Heavy Equipment Operator 0287

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in westcentral Florida as directed by state law.

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Here is your opportunity to support our Field Operations Section by performing routine and preventative maintenance and corrective actions on District lands including recreation sites well sites fences and buildings.This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true worklife balance.Youll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise youll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63
• 9 paid holidays 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave including Maternity Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance 91 97 District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Longterm disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts

• Flexible schedule for Worklife balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement $5250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work towards the FRS program and sick time

Starting Compensation:

Maintenance and Trades Technician 3:$16.19 $20.64
Maintenance and Trades Technician4:$17.24 $21.98
Maintenance and Trades Technician 5:$18.36 $23.41

Thestartingsalary ranges are included for theMaintenance and Trades Technicianprofilewhich reflects theminimum to approximately 50 of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Mows and performs general maintenance of canals and waterways utilizing tractors batwing mowers front end loaders bulldozers and other types of heavy equipment.
• Mows and trims around fence lines gates and culverts utilizing zero turn mowers line trimmers equipment trailers and pickup trucks.
• Sprays herbicide to maintain fence lines gates riprap embankments and culverts.
• Operates chainsaws and other handheld equipment as required.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and debris.
• Operates tractortrailers dump trucks heavy duty trucks and trailers to transport heavy equipment rock dirt and construction materials to job sites.
• Maintains District conservation lands utilizing harrow discs bush hog mowers bulldozers and other heavy equipment to maintain roads firebreaks creeks and natural systems.
• Participates in prescribed burning and wildfire suppression activities. Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to the equipment operated.
• Operates maintains and transports heavy equipment; oversees and executes projects on District lands.
• Completes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers canal inspections and maintenance road grading culvert installation and low water crossings.
• Operates forestry equipment for various tasks including prescribed burning disking and chopping underbrush.
• Participates in all aspects of the Districts emergency operations during storm events wildfires and other declared emergencies.
• Operates loaders dozers excavators tractors transports graders skidders boom mower dump trucks light and heavy vehicles backhoe skid steer gooseneck trailers and chainsaws.
• Enters data for timecards work orders vehicle/fuel logs reports emails and District Cyber training classes.
• Respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring response in support of District designated events.

Working Conditions

Physical Visual Acuity Requirements: Heavy Work Vehicle Climbing Balancing Stooping Kneeling Crouching Crawling Reaching Standing Pushing Pulling Lifting Typing Grasping Feeling Talking Hearing Repetitive Motion.

Working Environmental Conditions: Outside Heat Noise Vibration Hazards Atmosphere Hiking Bites Remote Weather Driving Equipment Power Tools Wading Boating Fires Feral Aboveground.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to callin outside of regularly scheduled work hours or required to be on call including on nights weekends or holidays to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator 3

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three 3 years related work experience
• Obtainment of a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 1 (one) year of hire
• Valid IS100 IS200 IS700 and NFES S130/190 and L180 burn certificatewithin one year

Heavy Equipment Operator 4

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four 4 years related work experience
• Valid Class A CDL
• CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 (six) months
• Valid IS100 IS200 IS700 and NFES S130/190 and L180 burn certificatewithin one year

Heavy Equipment Operator 5

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six 6 years related work experience
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
• Valid IS100 IS200 IS700NFES S130/190 and L180 and Basic Fire Control Training Certificate or equivalent
• Preferred Southern Area Engine Academy

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week out of the Tampa FL Office. Occasional overtime and overnight travel is required. Employee may be required to work on nonscheduled workdays including weekends and holidays during declared emergencies or when the workload is such that it is required. This position is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is a safety sensitive position. As such the employee will be subject to preemployment and random drug testing.

Travel Required

Yes. Extensive travel using a District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until April 17 2025 at 4:00 PM

About Us

Managing the water resources for westcentral Florida our district includes approximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a floodprotection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve waterrelated functions.

The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/DrugFree Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries toor(FL only) ext. 4747; or email If you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service(TDD) or(Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters/ADA.

The District participates in EVerify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization.

The Districtwill not sponsor applicants for work visas.